Public Relations Specialist I Job at Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD in West Sene

Location:
Erie 1 BOCES
Communication Services
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY

Hours:
9:00AM - 1:00PM

This role offers a family-friendly 19-hour-per-week schedule (e.g., 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Monday-Friday) and the potential for hybrid remote work after six successful months. We're looking for a dedicated public relations professional to join our communications team in a part-time capacity and play a vital role in maintaining the efficiency and integrity of our information. If you are organized, passionate about how information is presented, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we'd love to hear from you!

About Erie 1 BOCES: Erie 1 BOCES employs approximately 1,200 employees. The positions we offer encompass a wide variety of careers, from positions in an instructional setting, information technology, marketing, clerical, to nursing positions; the opportunities are endless. We are committed to providing our employees with an environment that encourages professional growth, allows the flexibility to obtain their goals, and supports them along the way to ensure they reach their fullest potential. One of the top reasons employees say they are proud to work for us is the dedication to building and sustaining a diverse workforce. Inclusion and accountability are the key components to becoming your employer of choice. Along with a generous benefits package, to the rewarding work, together we make our community stronger.

Annual Salary:
$33,425
+ $750 Master's Stipend
$34,175

Generous Benefits Package including but not limited to the following:

Employment - Erie 1 BOCES

15 Paid annual Holidays
Generous Paid Personal/Sick time
Generous Paid vacation days
Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
Life insurance at NO cost to you
FSA plan
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NYS Retirement System
403b AND 457 retirement plans
Job Responsibilities:

The Public Relations Specialist I will support school districts by developing and implementing pre-planned communications solutions to convey information in a variety of media that reach target audiences. The employee will also support Erie 1 BOCES district superintendent's office by preparing information for public presentations and coordinating special events. While the work will be performed under direct supervision, there will be extensive opportunities to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Create and implement public relations plans that align with the organization's strategic goals and brand identity.
• Complex, multi-layer, projects with some independent judgment will be assigned in well-defined areas of work.
• Crisis communication support will be required, including non-office-hours.
• Will review daily work of Public Relations Assistants.
• May serve as an organization's main media contact to coordinate all incoming media inquiries and outbound media relations activities.
• Develop talking points, advertorials, content for web, social, video, newsletters, annual reports and other written materials as needed.
• Develop press releases, media alerts, pitches and additional media materials as needed; coordinate press conferences/media events.
• Maintain and grow relationships with members of the media; build and maintain media lists.
• Coordinate media training as needed with the organization's spokespeople
• Prepare monthly media coverage reports and share with leadership.
• Serve as member of, or facilitate, committees or workgroups as needed.
• Collaborate with multimedia team members to drive the look, feel and population of all supportive communication materials.
• Proofread and edit communications with attention to brand alignment, content, grammar and health literacy to ensure consistency in organizational style and tone.
• Provide support to the division director as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned that are relevant to the civil service job description for this title.

Please apply online by completing the following steps:
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Complete and submit the correct application type, SCHOOL RELATED PERSONNEL , and THEN
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Special Notes:

When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting Number noted above.
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with
Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, Human Resources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.

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